Most people only hear about an aged care acquisition once the deal is complete.

A new logo.
A media release.
A few words about transition.

What they don’t hear is what led to the decision.

In this episode of Talking Aged Care, Mark Silva sits down with Sam Baker, former owner of Mareeba Aged Care, to discuss the realities of operating an independent aged care service and the factors that ultimately led to the sale of the business.

Together they explore:

* The pressures facing independent providers.
* Rising costs and workforce challenges.
* The emotional impact of selling a service.
* Whether smaller providers can continue to survive.
* Succession planning and sustainability.
* Lessons learned from the sale process.
* Advice for providers facing difficult decisions.

This is an honest conversation about leadership, responsibility and the future of aged care in Australia.

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Burnout is one of the most talked about challenges in aged care.

But is burnout actually the problem, or is it a symptom of something deeper?

In this episode of Talking Aged Care, psychologist Julie Bajic Smith joins Mark Silva to explore the pressures facing aged care leaders, managers and frontline staff, and what organisations can do to better support their people.

We discuss:

* The difference between stress and burnout
* Why high performers are often the first to struggle
* The hidden cost of constantly carrying responsibility
* What leaders can do to create healthier workplaces
* Practical strategies for supporting teams before they reach breaking point

Whether you’re a Facility Manager, Care Manager, Executive Leader or frontline team member, this conversation offers valuable insights into one of the sector’s most important workforce challenges.

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What separates the best aged care homes from the rest?

In this episode of Talking Aged Care, Mark Silva sits down with GP Dr Harsh Wardhan to discuss what great aged care looks like in practice and why the strongest providers often identify problems before they become crises.

Drawing on his experience working across multiple residential aged care homes, Dr Harsh shares insights into:

* The characteristics of high-performing aged care homes
* Clinical leadership and resident outcomes
* Medication safety and reducing risk
* The evolving role of GPs and nurse practitioners
* Dementia care and non-pharmacological approaches
* Workforce challenges facing the sector
* Innovation and the future of aged care
* What providers can do today to improve care outcomes

Whether you’re an aged care executive, facility manager, clinical leader, nurse, GP or simply interested in the future of aged care, this conversation provides practical insights from the frontline of care.

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ABOUT TALKING AGED CARE

Talking Aged Care explores the leadership, workforce, operational and strategic issues shaping the future of aged care in Australia.

Hosted by Mark Silva, the podcast features honest conversations with sector leaders, clinicians, operators, innovators and subject matter experts.

Connect with Mark Silva:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksilva
Website: https://www.fidemholdings.com.au

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